Middletown Lions Club accepting nominations for Humanitarian Award

The Middletown Lions Club is currently seeking nominations for its 2013 Humanitarian Award.

By Scott Goss

The Middletown Lions Club is currently seeking nominations for its 2013 Humanitarian Award.

The Humanitarian Award is presented annually to an individual who lives, is employed or performs volunteer service in the Middletown area, and has distinguished themself through extraordinary community service in work-related or volunteer activity.

Individuals may be nominated by friends and co-workers.

Award criteria are:

Personal acts - The individual stands out for taking extra steps and/or acts were outstanding, unique and heroic.Community impact - Besides heroic acts, the individual has positively impacted the community and helped others.The nomination should identify activities/involvements that support the recommendation and provides sufficient information so the candidate will receive full consideration during the evaluation.

The person chosen as the 2013 recipient will be honored at the Middletown Lions Club Awards luncheon in June. The honoree will receive a plaque from the Middletown Lions Club and recognition through local publicity.

The nomination deadline is May 30. Nominations should be sent to Carolyn Rifino, Secretary, Middletown Lions Club, 354 Daylilly Way, Middletown, DE 19709. For more information, call (302) 378-7202.